2024 Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Trials
Shortly after the conclusion of the 2024 Canada National Trials in Toronto on Sunday night, Swimming Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee announced the roster of 29 swimmers heading to Paris this summer. This includes two optional additional players.
World record holder tops Canadian team summer mackintoshqualified in five individual events: 400 free, 200 free, 400 IM, 200 fly, and 200 IM. The versatile 17-year-old phenom lowered his personal world standard in the 400 IM from 4:25.87 to 4:24.38 on Thursday night.
sprint star josh liend She matched or exceeded her lifetime bests in all three individual events – 50 free, 100 free and 100 fly – and appears ready for the big Olympics.
“I’m very happy to be competing in a top-five event and I’m really looking forward to going to Paris,” McIntosh said. “I think it's going to be a great meet, not only for me but for all of Team Canada. I was just watching Josh (Liendo, who just swam the Canadian record just before) and that gave me a lot of motivation. .”
maggie mcneil She will also be returning to the Olympics for a second time seeking her first consecutive title in the 100 butterfly, but she will be without her LSU coach. rick bishopin Paris this week despite lobbying efforts.
kylie masse He looked to be in good shape this week, winning the 100 back and 200 back, setting his fastest time since Tokyo.
“I'm inspired by my teammates, my national team teammates, my coaches. I'm inspired by my competitors in Canada and around the world,” Masse said. “I think every day brings a different motivation. Sometimes it's just motivation to get through the week, and other times it's more motivation. Just like anything else in life. , I think it's just about continuing to show up, being disciplined in what you do, being disciplined in the skills you're working on, and trying to perfect every little detail.”
“Some of us have been on a few Olympic teams, so we’re able to be there with guys who have been to the Olympics and also get to be with some new guys who are just excited. It’s also a blessing to be a part of it,” she added. “I want to be by your side in any way I can and help them achieve great performances at the Olympics.”
The swimmer qualified for an individual spot on Team Canada by placing in the top two at trials during the qualifying period and scoring an Olympic “A” cut. The right to participate in the medley relay will be given to the top finishers in the 100 breast, 100 back, and 100 fly, and the right to participate in the freestyle relay will be awarded to the top four finishers in the 100 free and 200 free. It was done.
For the Canadian swim team, leaders also opted to add two optional relays. Rebecca Smith placed 5th in the 100 free (54.70 points) and was selected to support the freestyle relay. She also participated in the 4×100 free relay in Tokyo a few years ago, helping Canada win a silver medal.
Apollo Hess Additionally, thanks to her narrow runner-up finish in the 100m chest (1:00.99), she also earned a spot in the optional medley relay. finlay knox (1:00.66). Paris will be Hess' first Olympics and Knox's second.
Check out the full roster below.
Swimmers
- Javier Acevedo (Toronto, Ont.) — 100 back, 4×100 free relay
- Sophie Angus (Weston, USA) — 100 chest, 4×100 medley relay
- Alex Axon (Newmarket, Ont.) — 4×200 free relay
- Jeremy Bagshaw (Victoria, British Columbia) — 4×200 free relay
- Julie Brussaux (Ottawa, Ontario) — 4×200 free relay
- Brooklyn Dowsright (Riverview, Northern Territory) — 4×100 free relay
- Emma Finlin (Edmonton, Alta.) — Open Water (10km)
- Mary Sophie Harvey (Trois-Rivières, Kenya) — 100 fly, 200 free, 4×100 free relay, 4×200 free relay
- Apollo Hess (Lethbridge, Alta.) — 4×100 medley relay
- Patrick Hussey (Beaconsfield, Kenya) — 4×200 free relay
- Tristan Jankovics (Paslinch, Ont.) — 400 IM
- Ella Jansen (Burlington, Ontario) — 400 IM
- Ilya Khan (Montreal, Kenya) — 200 fly, 100 fly
- Yuri Kysil (Calgary, Alta.) — 100 free, 4×100 free relay
- Finlay Knox (Okotoks, Alta.) — 200 IM, 4×100 medley relay
- Josh Liend (Toronto, Ontario) — 100 free, 50 free, 100 fly, 4×100 free relay, 4×100 medley relay
- Margaret (Maggie) McNeil (London, Ont.) — 100 fly, 4×100 medley relay
- Kylie Mass (LaSalle, Ont.) — 100 back, 200 back, 4×100 medley relay
- Summer McIntosh (Toronto, Ontario) — 400 free, 200 free, 400 IM, 200 fly, 200 IM, free relay 4×200
- Emma Okronin (Edmonton, Alta.) — 4×200 free relay
- Penny Oleksiak (Toronto, Ontario) — 4×100 free relay, 4×100 medley relay
- Sydney Pickrem (Halifax, NS) — Chest 200, IM 200
- Regan Lasswell (Ashton, Ont.) — 200 bucks
- Taylor Luck (Kelowna, British Columbia) — 50 free, 4×100 free relay
- Rebecca Smith (Red Deer, Alta.) — 4×100 free relay
- Blake Tierney (Saskatoon, Sask.) — 100 back, 200 back, 4×100 medley relay
- Lorne Wigginton (Calgary, Alta.) — 4×200 free relay
Ingrid Wilm (Calgary, Alta.) — 100 back - Kelsey Wogg (Winnipeg, Mant.) — Chest 200
coaching staff
- Brent Archey (Raleigh, USA) – Coach
- Greg Arkhurst (Montreal, Kenya) – Coach
- Vlastimir Cerny (Winnipeg, Manila) – Coach
- Dave Johnson (Calgary, Alta.) – Coach
- Linda Keefer (Toronto, Ontario) – Coach
- Ryan Mallett (Montreal, Kenya) – Head Coach
- Mark Perry (Stittsville, Ontario) – Open Water Coach
- Scott Talbot (Canberra, Australia) – Coach
additional support
- John Atkinson (Ottawa, Ontario) – High Performance Director
- Megan Battle (Toronto, Ontario) – Physical Therapist
- Ron Castro (Toronto, Ontario) – Massage Therapist
- Jean Hannan (Victoria, British Columbia) – Team Manager
- Iain McDonald (Montreal, Que.) – Assistant High Performance Director
- Suzanne Moloney (Halifax, NSW) – Massage Therapist
- Graham Olson (Saskatoon, Saskatoon) – Performance Analysis
- Tom Vandenbogaerde (Vancouver, British Columbia) – Performance Scientist
- Nathan White (Fredericton, New Brunswick) – Media Attaché
open water swimmer emma finlin Based on the results of the 2024 World Championships in February, he initially thought he would not qualify for the Paris Olympics. However, she ultimately won an unallocated spot for Oceania, where there were not enough competitors to fill her quota.
“We are very pleased with the composition of the Canadian Olympic swimming team. The Trials were a great event and the results are clear from the strength of the team presented.” John Atkinson, Director of High Performance at Swimming Canada. “We have seen a number of athletes perform world-class in both the men’s and women’s competitions, which is very pleasing at the trials. All members are focused on preparing to improve, prepare for the progression from trials to games and prepare for nine days of competition in the pools of Paris.
